The best electronic drum kits and pads in the world today

Outstanding kits and pads for all budgets

The best electronic drum kits and pads in the world today

UPDATED FOR 2014: Outstanding pads and sets for all budgets

This is a regularly updated gallery of the best electronic drum kits and pads on the planet - sets for all budgets offering the very best in sounds, features, design and ergonomics in their price range.

All the sets here are hand-picked from the reviews pages of Rhythm magazine following a gruelling test process. So, have a browse and be sure to click through to read the full review for an in-depth look at each kit.

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Alesis PercPad

£79

MusicRadar's verdict:

Alesis may have discovered a market niche for themselves with the new PercPad - it is competitively priced, conveniently compact and as easy to use as rattling a maraca.

Aquarian InHEAD Kick And Snare Pack

£169

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Aquarian's ground breaking inHEAD blurs the line between acoustic and electronic drums. Like all heads, it will eventually wear out but individual inHEADS can be purchased separately in a variety of sizes.

Roland TD-4KP Portable kit

£649

MusicRadar’s verdict:

This kit offers full portability (and is therefore incredibly easy to transport), with little compromise - it is also easily stowable, which will appeal to those not wishing to fill up their valuable space with drums - the rack design could well set a new trend.

Alesis DM10 X

£899

MusicRadar's verdict:

Overall the module and pads cope well with our manic and frenzied test performance, taking each strike in its stride without skipping a single beat. There is plenty that impresses with this electronic kit.

2Box DrumIt Five

£1,799

MusicRadar's verdict:

The DrumIt Five is really good, and a very interesting addition to the marketplace. Different in character to offerings from the big boys, it's rewarding from the box, and will allow creative players scope to design sounds that are unique to their kit. A few OS updates from now and 2Box will be a force to be reckoned with...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Pearl E-Pro Live drum kit

£2,725

MusicRadar's verdict:

This is evolution, not revolution. By using an existing module, but offering the opportunity to add your choice of (excellent) sounds from other developers, and by coming up with a real-looking and nice-feeling kit, Pearl may not have provided us with a game-changer, but the e-Pro is a great addition to the market. Those who have baulked at space-age pads until now should take particular note…